419 scam: "SHOPPING RECRUITMENT"<INFO@ADMIN.ORG> EMPLOYMENT OFFER.

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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "western union" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "certified bank draft" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.

Fraud email example:

From: "SHOPPING RECRUITMENT" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <hr_mystshopper@outlook.com>
Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2013 04:02:10 -0500
Subject: EMPLOYMENT OFFER.

Hi,

Most companies employ our assistance when people complain about their
services, or when they feel there is a need for them to improve upon
their customer service.Our company partners with you to implement
proven mystery shop auditing and surveying strategies that provide
critical information about customer experiences.

Your task will be to evaluate and comment on customer service in a
wide variety of Western Union Outlet,restaurants, retail stores,
casinos, shopping malls, banks and hotels in your area.You will be
paid $350 weekly for every duty you carry out , and bonus on your
transportation allowance.

Qualities of a good Mystery Shopper:

* Is 18 years of age or older
* Loves to go shopping
* Is fair and objective
* Is ON TIME
* Is very observant and able to focus on details
* Is fairly intelligent
* Has patience
* Is detail oriented

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. You will receive funding for the assignment.
2. You will receive the Instruction for your assignment via email on the
location and details of the assignment.
3. You are to complete the assignment as fast and discreetly as possible.
4. You will be asked to visit a business location to conduct business
be it a restaurant, shopping store etc.

FORWARD IN YOUR REQUIRED DETAILS TO PROCEED WITH YOUR FIRST ASSIGNMENT:

1.FULL NAME:
2.MAILING ADDRESS(NOT PO BOX):
3.AGE:
4.SEX:
5.MARITAL STATUS:
6.OCCUPATION:
7.TELEPHONE NO:
8.ALTERNATE EMAIL ADDRESS:

YOU SHOULD AS WELL CHOOSE A MODE OF YOU RECEIVING PAYMENTS VIA
CERTIFIED BANK DRAFT OR YOUR CREDIT CARD.

Mystery Shopping is fun and exciting but also must be approached very
seriously and is definitely not for everyone.

Anti-fraud resources:

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